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Can you guess who this Nobel Prize laureate is? This is a picture of him as a child.

Here are some clues:
- His interest in chemistry was ignited in the fourth grade of elementary school when his teacher recommended a book called 'The Chemical History of a Candle' by Michael Faraday.
- He majored in quantum organic chemistry at Kyoto University as a student of the Department of Petrochemistry, Faculty of Engineering.
- He began his career as a corporate researcher at Asahi Kasei Corp. in 1972 and was expected to find the seeds of new technology. His first three ideas were unsuccessful.
- But then, he developed the first commercially viable lithium-ion battery.

Write your best guess in the comments and read more about his life: https://bit.ly/3IXH135

🌟 That's a wrap on this year's KU-STAR Program!🌟

The KU-STAR program provides outstanding students from outside Japan the opportunity to experience the research environment at Kyoto University 🧪

This year from January 8th to February 20th, ten students selected from four Australian universities were given the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new academic and cultural environment 📚 🔬

Students from such diverse places as Australia, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines were able gain valuable research skills in laboratories at Kyoto University. They also received Japanese lessons and got to experience traditional hime-wagasa, miniature Japanese umbrella-making 🔭🎌 ☂️

Kyoto University hopes to one day welcome these students back to our campus as graduate students, or to continue collaborating with them as researchers. Congratulations on completing the program! 👏

Read more about the program here: https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/news/2026-03-10

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🌟 Kyoto University Graduate Admissions Seminar 🌟

Are you considering pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in civil engineering or disaster prevention at Kyoto University? This free online seminar is open to interested students from all over the world 🌏

Don't miss the chance to meet the professors, meet current students, and learn about admission all at once!

Date: March 24th, 15:00-16:30 (Japan time)
Sign up here: https://www.kugd.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/event/5823.html

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🌟 Applications for the 2026 iCeMS Internship Program are now open! 🌟

The iCeMS Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class, multidisciplinary environment.

This program is designed for students at foreign universities who aspire to enter graduate school at Kyoto University, and who are interested in exploring the intersection of life and matter or creating new materials inspired by life’s phenomena. 🧪 🔭

Program Dates: June 30 – August 6, 2026
Support Provided: Round-trip airfare, accommodation, and a one-time stipend of ¥50,000
Application Deadline: February 26, 2026
Full Details & Application: https://www.icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/news/11263/

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2026 iCeMS Internship Announcement | News | Kyoto University iCeMS institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) strives to 1) create a new integrated discipline of cell-material sciences based on the cross-disciplinary field of chemistry, physics and cell biology and 2) become a global hub of career development for scientists.

Congratulations to Yuki Masuo at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), Kyoto University, and Kuan-Ju Huang at Kyoto University's School of Human and Environmental Studies, for being awarded the Ikushi Prize 2025 by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science ㊗️ 👏

The Ikushi Prize, which honors exceptional doctoral students across all disciplines, is one of the most prestigious national recognitions for early-career researchers in Japan 🏆

Learn more about the prize and check out the full list of recipients here: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ikushi-prize/index.html

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We are sad to share the news that Ai, a chimpanzee celebrity at the university’s primatology institute in Inuyama (EHUB), passed away last week at the age of 49.

Ai made headlines for her impressive memory skills, which helped researchers better understand chimpanzee learning and perception. She is survived by her son, Ayumu, who still resides at EHUB.

Thank you, Ai ♥️🐒 (1976-2026)

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チンパンジー「アイ」の逝去について（2026年1月9日） 　京都大学で長年にわたりこころの進化の研究に貢献してきた、チンパンジーの「アイ」が、2026年1月9日午後4時4分、高齢と多臓器不全のために、スタッフに見守られながら息を引き取りました。享年49歳でした。　アイは19...

🌟 Apply now before it's too late! The application for the 2026 Amgen Scholars Program closes on February 1st 🌟

“Thank you Kyoto University and Amgen for having me and this amazing opportunity! Being an Amgen scholar (cohort 2025) was one of the best moments in my life! I was able to learn so many things, new lab techniques, new culture and I got to meet a lot of new friends who became my bestest friends. I recommend this program to everyone!! 🥰” – Scholar from a university in Thailand

- An exclusive opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class environment
- No Japanese skills required - English communication is absolutely fine

Will you be the next Amgen Scholar in Kyoto?
Check out the website for more information and to apply:
https://u.kyoto-u.jp/amgenscholars

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🌟Applications for the 2026 Amgen Scholars Program are open!🌟

This is an exclusive opportunity for undergraduate students across Asia to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class environment. The program is in English, so no Japanese skills are required!

“Thank you for having me 😊 I would totally recommend this program to all undergraduate students passionate in science! It was truly an unforgettable and life-changing experience.” – Scholar from Indonesia

Will you be the next Amgen Scholar in Kyoto? 🧪🔬 🔭
Check out the website to learn more and to apply: https://www.opir.kyoto-u.ac.jp/study/en/curriculum/amgenscholars/

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Susumu Kitagawa was officially presented with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10th. Congratulations, Kitagawa-sensei! 👏 🏆

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"Don't follow the existing research."

To truly make an impact, this year's chemistry laureate Susumu Kitagawa advises young scientists to think independently and follow their own path. Kitagawa was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work developing MOFs, porous materials which are able to store and release small molecules, in an amazing array of uses.

Learn more: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2025/kitagawa/facts/

🌟 Applications for the 2026 Amgen Scholars Program are open 🌟

The Amgen Scholars Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students studying at universities across Asia, including Japan, to conduct intensive research in the sciences at Kyoto University. Participants will spend 8 weeks in the summer gaining hands-on laboratory experience to develop their research skills and knowledge 📚 🧪 🔬

The program provides participants with comprehensive financial support, including a round-trip flight, accommodation, and a scholarship. Ten places are available and the application is due February 1, 2026.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here:
https://www.opir.kyoto-u.ac.jp/study/en/curriculum/amgenscholars/

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Every year the Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.

This year Susumu Kitagawa, executive vice-president for research promotion at Kyoto University and distinguished professor at the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS) will receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and Shimon Sakaguchi, who served as the director of the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences (now the Institute for Life and Medical Sciences) before moving to Osaka University, will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine 🏆

Since Hideki Yukawa became the first Japanese person to receive a Nobel Prize when he was awarded the prize for Physics in 1949, there have been 13 Nobel laureates connected to Kyoto University 🇯🇵

Learn more about the lives and motivations of these groundbreaking researchers with this series of videos and lecture transcripts on the KyotoU Channel.

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